Services: Business Start-Up

We offer free of charge initial discussions with the Hub Director about the business idea and advice on how to take it forward.

For high-growth potential business ideas the Hub offers Portfolio client membership which includes

• Support for the development of a high-quality business plan including detailed financial plans, marketing and risk analysis (see The Business Plan - Layout and Content).
• Ongoing advice and guidance to clients
• Access to research and development funds, proof of concept funds, SEED funding and equity investment
• Links to other specialist support services in Kent University including the Kent IT Clinic, Kent Law Clinic and Electronics Design Centre
• Regular monthly networking events to meet other entrepreneurs and inventors
• Access to flexible office and laboratory space in the Kent Enterprise Business Incubator

Business Planning

• The Business Plan - Layout and Content
• The Elevator Pitch or One-Minute Business Plan